Lina Braake
Originally released in 1975. Lina Braake is a comedy/drama film. directed by Bernhard Sinkel. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lina Carstens, Fritz Rasp, and Herbert Bötticher
Synopsis
After the death of the owner of the house Lina Braake is living in, the house is accrued to the bank. During the complete refurbishment of the building, the 81-year old woman is thrown out of her flat and is put in an old people′s home. There she meets 84-year old Gustaf. Together, the lively seniors come up with a plan to trick the bank with a smart credit fraud and take their revenge. They need the money to buy a country house on Sardinia and leave Germany for good. Although their coup proves to be successful, the bank soon finds Lina. But due to her old age she cannot be tried anymore.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 11, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (7 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Bernhard Sinkel Filmproduktion
- WDR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lina Braake about?
After the death of the owner of the house Lina Braake is living in, the house is accrued to the bank. During the complete refurbishment of the building, the 81-year old woman is thrown out of her f...
Who directed Lina Braake?
Lina Braake was directed by Bernhard Sinkel.
How long is Lina Braake?
Lina Braake has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Lina Braake released?
Lina Braake was released on July 11, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lina Braake?
The main cast of Lina Braake includes Lina Carstens, Fritz Rasp, Herbert Bötticher, Erica Schramm, Benno Hoffmann.